Pig Hog wrote:Is there a reason for placing the chashaku upside down on the chawan?

yes, when you carry the tea bowl into the room it would be too unstable otherwise, the tip is quite weighted and do the the physics of the shape it is very easy for it to flip over if carried in tip up. the more wabi the rim of the bowl the more challenging it would be.

Seeker wrote:Blair - Fantastic! What a gorgeous hagi hirachawan! And I love your photo set. I can hardly wait until morning for my matcha!Thank you for the inspiration.